European Business Customs & Manners: A Country-by-Country Guide to European Customs and Manners [Paperback]

Mary Murray Bosrock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 22, 2006

Best Business Travel Tips: Europe- How to converse, bargain, dine, dress, and conduct yourself when doing business in 30 different European countries- is a complete guide for business travelers on customs, cultures and communication. It covers topics from manners and greetings to punctuality practices and business customs for each country in Europe. This book includes everything you'll need to know to do business "across the pond."

"Globalization has brought American companies new opportunities and new challenges. In my role as CEO and/or President of Marriott Lodging, Northwest Airlines and Burger King, I was keenly aware that knowing and respecting the uniqueness of customers, clients and employees is crucial to success. Mary Bosrock's books are essential tools for anyone entering the international market."

-John Dasburg: Chairman and CEO, Astar Air Cargo

"I highly recommend Mary Bosrock¹s book to all my colleagues. Our organization awarded Mary the Spirit of Diplomacy Award for her longstanding work in promoting respect and understanding across borders."

-Ginger Barnard: President,Protocol & Diplomacy International

?A readable and easily understood ?dos and don'ts? guide for those planning to do business in Europe. It allows confidence building, understanding, and avoids unrealistic expectations. An essential read for business travelers, tourists, diplomats, and anyone interested in dealing with those at the ?worker bee? level of the global economy.?

-Patrick W. Ledray: President of The Minnesota Consular Group and Honorary Counsul of Romania

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About the Author

Mary Murray Bosrock is a writer, lecturer, and well-known expert on cross-cultural communication.  As former international editor of Foreign Trade magazine, Mary has worked and traveled in countries all over the world.  She is a popular radio, and television guest, appearing on CNN, CNBC, Fox News, and the A&E Network, among others.  Mary is an adjunct assistant professor in the Masters of International Business School at the University of St. Mary’s.  She also serves on the board of Africa Calls Today, the American subsidiary of the Damietta Peace Initiative.

Mary’s other books include:  European Business Customs & Manners, Put Your Best Foot Forward – Russia, Put Your Best Foot Forward – Asia, Put Your Best Foot Forward - South America, Put Your Best Foot Forward - USA,  and Put Your Best Foot Forward – Mexico/Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Meadowbrook (August 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684040018
• ISBN-13: 978-0684040011
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #694,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars European Business Customs & Manners, August 18, 2007

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John Paterson "John" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: European Business Customs & Manners: A Country-by-Country Guide to European Customs and Manners (Paperback)

Good easy to read overview on how to deal with people in each country. Excellent reference that you can quickly review before you travel to a country identifying mannerisms, potential gifts, hand gestures not to make, and common sense items.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Business and Traveling Tool, July 8, 2007

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Stephen Tavares-Statler "Statler's CruiseTrends" (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: European Business Customs & Manners: A Country-by-Country Guide to European Customs and Manners (Paperback)

I found this book to be a good business and travel tool. It is full of usefull information. I wish it had sections on Asia and the Middle East. Well worth the money.